Well Water Testing in La Plata County
Serving Durango, Bayfield, Ignacio, and the wider Animas River Valley
A Clear Picture Starts with a Clear Sample
A well may be flawlessly drilled and the pump perfectly sized, but you only know your water is truly safe when a certified laboratory says so. Animas Well Drilling’s Well Water Testing Service gives homeowners, ranchers, and commercial operators across Southwest Colorado the data—and the peace of mind—they need to drink, cook, irrigate, and sell property with confidence.
Why Test Your Well Water?
Even the purest mountain aquifers pick up minerals, bacteria, or metals as water travels through fractured bedrock and legacy mine zones common around Durango. Routine testing:
Protects Health
A thorough laboratory screen looks for microbial pathogens (such as E. coli and total coliforms), fertilizer-driven nitrates, naturally occurring heavy metals like arsenic and lead, and dozens of other trace contaminants that can cause gastrointestinal illness, developmental issues, or chronic organ damage. By catching these hazards early, you can take corrective action before the first sip reaches your family’s glass.
Safeguards Equipment
Unbalanced water chemistry—whether it’s acidic, highly alkaline, iron-laden, or mineral-rich—can corrode drop pipes, pit stainless-steel pump housings, clog pressure switches, and leave scale on every fixture downstream. Detailed test results reveal the exact corrosivity or hardness index of your water so you can protect pumps, water heaters, ice makers, and high-efficiency appliances from premature failure and costly repairs.
Confirms Compliance
Many real-estate contracts, VA/FHA/USDA loans, childcare facilities, and Colorado Division of Water Resources well-completion reports require specific water-quality documentation. Our certified sampling and clear lab reporting ensure you meet or exceed every regulatory box—helping sales close on time, keeping daycare licenses current, and avoiding fines or loan-approval delays.
Guides Treatment Decisions
Accurate baseline data lets our technicians engineer precisely sized solutions—whether that means a twin-tank softener for calcium hardness, a Viqua UV reactor for bacterial disinfection, an undersink reverse-osmosis unit for nitrates, or a catalytic iron filter for rusty staining. With the numbers in hand, we design systems that solve the problem without wasting water, salt, energy, or your budget.
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What We Test For
Our standard panel covers more than 20 parameters and meets EPA primary and secondary drinking-water standards. Depending on your site history, we can add specialty analyses.
| Core Panel | Optional Add-Ons |
|---|---|
| Total Coliform & E. coli | VOCs & fuel hydrocarbons |
| pH & Alkalinity | Uranium & Radionuclides |
| Total Dissolved Solids | PFAS (“forever chemicals”) |
| Hardness (Calcium & Magnesium) | Lead Service-Line Profile |
| Iron & Manganese | Pesticides & Herbicides |
| Nitrate ⁄ Nitrite | Copper, Zinc, Selenium |
| Sulfate & Chloride | Arsenic Speciation |
Our Three-Step Water Testing Process
1. Site Visit & Sampling
A technician draws samples at the pressure tank or kitchen tap, following Colorado Department of Public Health chain-of-custody procedures.
2. Certified Laboratory Analysis
Your samples are submitted to an independent, state-approved laboratory for comprehensive testing. Standard results are typically available in about a week, and expedited options are offered whenever timing is critical.
3. Plain-Language Report & Consultation
We deliver a clear, easy-to-read report explaining every finding in everyday terms. If any values fall outside recommended guidelines, we outline practical next steps and treatment options—complete with cost estimates if you’d like us to handle the solution.
How Often Should You Test?
Annually for bacteria and nitrates (minimum recommendation by the CDC).
Every 3–5 years for a full chemistry panel, sooner if you notice taste, odor, or staining changes.
Immediately after flood events, wildfire runoff, new construction in the area, or any pump repair that opens the well.
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Beyond the Lab: Treatment You Can Trust
Lab data is just the beginning. Once we understand exactly what’s in your water, our in-house treatment specialists craft a solution that matches your chemistry, flow rate, and household or ranch demands—no more, no less. We start with a side-by-side cost-benefit comparison of proven technologies, explaining how each option tackles your specific issues and what ongoing maintenance looks like over the system’s lifetime.
Mineral & Scale Control: From space-saving cartridge conditioners to high-capacity twin-tank softeners, we dial in hardness reduction that protects fixtures without wasting salt or water.
Iron & Manganese Removal: Oxidizing filters, catalytic media, or air-injection systems stop orange staining in its tracks and keep livestock troughs clear.
Microbial Protection: Ultraviolet reactors, continuous-chlorination setups, or periodic shock treatments ensure coliforms, E. coli, and other pathogens never reach your tap.
Comprehensive Filtration: Multi-stage assemblies can layer sediment pre-filters, activated carbon, reverse osmosis membranes, and final-polish post-filters for bottled-water clarity and taste.
Once you choose the path that feels right, our crew handles everything—equipment procurement, professional installation, pressure-testing, programming, and a walkthrough that shows you exactly how to monitor and service the system. We include manufacturer warranties and offer optional annual check-ups so you never have to wonder if your treatment is still performing. One phone call, one experienced team, and one seamless journey from “problem water” to crystal-clear confidence.
Schedule Your Test Today
Don’t guess what’s in your water—know. Call 970-259-4700 or fill out our quick contact form to book a Well Water Testing appointment with Animas Well Drilling. We’ll handle the sample bottles, lab logistics, and technical jargon; you’ll get straightforward answers and a clear plan for healthier water.
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